Black Mulberry
Morus nigra L.

Morus nigra, known as Black Mulberry, is a species in the Moraceae family native to southwestern Asia. It has been cultivated for an extended period, making its exact natural range uncertain. The plant is recognized for having a high chromosome count.
Description
Morus nigra is a flowering plant in the Moraceae family, commonly called Black Mulberry. It originates from southwestern Asia but has been cultivated for so long that its original distribution is unclear. The species is notable for its large number of chromosomes. It is found in various regions, including Portugal Continental, HR, IE, CU, YE, Belgium, Flemish Region, BR, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, CY, GB, IT, PT, BW, DK, GR, Austria, and Bulgaria. The scientific name was first published in 1753.
Other common names
Black Mulberry
Distribution
Portugal Continental · HR · IE · CU · YE · Belgium · Flemish Region · BR · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · CY · GB · IT · PT · BW · DK · GR · Austria · Bulgaria · Corse (Corsica) · Cyprus · Slovakia · Channel Is. · Greece · Italy · Madeira · Romania · Sardegna (Sardinia) · Malta
Synonyms
Morus creticaMorus laciniataMorus petiolarisMorus siciliana


